AIFAWA Joins Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter as Artist Association Partner

10-October 2026

AIFAWA (All India Film and TV Entertainment Artists Welfare Association) is associated with Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter as the Artist Association Partner. Scheduled from 28–31 October 2026 at Fun Republic Mall, Andheri West, Mumbai, the festival programme features Indian and international films, celebrity sessions, masterclasses, casting sessions, acting workshops, theatre discussions, choreography and music.

"AIFAWA – Artist Association Partner at Jagran Film Festival 2026, Mumbai Chapter"

Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter: Programme Highlights and AIFAWA as Artist Association Partner

Published Date: 10 October 2026
Category: Activities & Media Updates
Published by: AIFAWA Editorial Team

Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter is scheduled from 28 to 31 October 2026 at Fun Republic Mall, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The programme booklet presents a range of Indian and international films, celebrity sessions, masterclasses, casting sessions, acting workshops, theatre discussions, choreography, music and entertainment activities.

AIFAWA (All India Film and TV Entertainment Artists Welfare Association) is associated with the festival as the Artist Association Partner.

Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter

The four-day programme brings together film screenings and sessions related to acting, casting, choreography and filmmaking. The programme booklet lists films in multiple Indian and international languages, alongside sessions featuring professionals from the entertainment industry.

Celebrity Sessions – 28 October 2026

The programme booklet lists the following highlights for 28 October:

• Ganesh Acharya: “Dust to Stardust” — a session about his journey from Mumbai's streets to the Bollywood spotlight.

• Paresh Rawal – In Conversation: The listed participants include Aditya Rawal, Paresh Rawal, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sharib Hashmi and Adil Hussain.

The booklet also features a choreography and music section highlighting Ganesh Acharya.

Masterclasses, Casting Sessions and Acting Workshop

The programme lists several sessions scheduled between 29 and 31 October 2026.

• 29 October – Shoojit Sircar: Masterclass, “Crafting the Magic in Cinema.”

• 29 October – Mukesh Chhabra: Casting Session, “Why Should He Cast You?”

• 29 October – Theatre Session: “Theatre Is the Grammar of Cinema?”

• 30 October – Saurabh Sachdeva: Acting Workshop, “You Are an Actor… What's Stopping You?”

• 31 October – Anmol Ahuja: Casting Session, “Casting of a Character.”

These sessions cover different aspects of cinema, acting, theatre and casting. Participants should consult the official festival information for registration, access and session timings.

Indian Cinema and International Film Screenings

The programme booklet lists 101 films under Indian cinema and 38 films under international cinema.

The Indian cinema selection includes films across Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and other language categories. The international selection includes films listed under several language categories, representing a variety of cinematic stories and filmmaking approaches.

The programme also includes films scheduled across the four festival dates, from 28 to 31 October 2026.

For the complete film titles, language categories and screening dates, refer to the official Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter Programme Booklet.

AIFAWA – Artist Association Partner

AIFAWA (All India Film and TV Entertainment Artists Welfare Association) is associated with Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter as the Artist Association Partner.

The association connects this event with its broader engagement in the film, television and entertainment community. Its involvement is relevant to artists and creative professionals interested in industry activities, professional networking and opportunities for learning.

Venue and Event Information

Event: Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter

Dates: 28–31 October 2026

Venue: Fun Republic Mall, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Artist Association Partner: AIFAWA – All India Film and TV Entertainment Artists Welfare Association

Official Festival Website: https://jff.co.in/

AIFAWA Website: https://www.aifawa.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter scheduled?

The programme booklet lists the dates as 28–31 October 2026.

2. Where will the Mumbai Chapter take place?

The listed venue is Fun Republic Mall, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

3. Which masterclass is scheduled for 29 October?

The programme lists Shoojit Sircar's masterclass, “Crafting the Magic in Cinema.”

4. Which acting workshop is listed for 30 October?

The programme lists Saurabh Sachdeva's acting workshop, “You Are an Actor… What's Stopping You?”

5. What is AIFAWA's role at the festival?

AIFAWA is associated with the Mumbai Chapter as the Artist Association Partner.

Editorial Note

This article is based on the Jagran Film Festival 2026 – Mumbai Chapter Programme Booklet. Event dates, session details and film listings are presented according to the booklet. Readers should consult the official festival website for any subsequent updates to the programme or participation requirements.